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Science fiction. Fantasy. The universe. And related subjects.
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is Guy Gavriel Kay's 1995 novel The Lions of Al-Rassan! The first edition was illustrated by Gerard Gauci
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr! This edition was illustrated by Keith Parksinson
A translator is forced to confront whether or not she has become an unwitting collaborator with the people who have invaded her home when she translates important religious texts...perhaps too well. Next week. "Into Your Sun-Blessed Life" by @visyap.bsky.social!
One of fantasy's chicest subgenres, Gaslamp Fantasy often (but not always) pulls from the Victorian and Edwardian periods and adds something...extra! That might be dragons. Or it might be fae. Or it might be Mr. Norrell. What are your gaslamp fantasy favorites?
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is Crash by JG Ballard, illustrated by Chris Foss. This novel about people who are sexually attracted to car crashes inspired a David Cronenberg movie of the same name
Presenting your horoscope + the upcoming SFF books of 2026 we think YOU would love!! We've paired all 30 books with the 12 classic astrological signs, and yes of course Gemini has the most dark academia. How did we do? And which books did you get?
A refugee boy and his father are changed by the apperence of a mysterious object in the night sky. Next week. "Alien Boy" by Fawaz Al-Matrouk at Reactor! Art by @ahlanmydarlings.bsky.social Edited by @annvandermeer.bsky.social
Today's Classic Cover is The Forge, book one in The General series by David Drake and SM Stirling! This military science fiction cover was illustrated by Paul Alexander
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is Dragon Prince by Melanie Rawn! This 1988 DAW Books edition was illustrated by Michael Whelan.
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is Jaws by Peter Benchley. The film rights for Jaws were purchased even before the book's publication; the hardcover illustration is by Paul Bacon
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is War-Nymphs of Venus by Ray Cummings, illustrated by iconic pulp artist Allen Anderson
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is Now Wait for Last Year by Philip K. Dick! This edition was illustrated by Chris Foss
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Today's Classic Cover of the Day is Time of the Twins by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman! This first edition was illustrated by Larry Elmore.
An elderly woman reminisces about her strange and frightening experiences as an actor in a supernatural television show that ran in the 60s. Next week. "Turn Right for Terror" by James Cooper at Reactor! Art by Claire Merchlinksky Edited by @datlow.bsky.social
Today's Classic Book Cover is We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson! While this novel has enjoyed many iconic covers over the years, this 1963 edition was illustrated by William Teason
Bringing you some Nigerian science fiction, fantasy, and horror book recs this Wednesday! How many have you read?
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is Divided Allegiance by Elizabeth Moon, book two in the Paksenarrion series! This cover was illustrated by Kevin Davies
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is 1993 Hugo Award-winning novel A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge! This edition was illustrated by Boris Vallejo.
With Lestat's reign of musical terror launching this week, one question has haunted the Reactor Magazine team for months: What songs would he cover? We're thrilled to share a playlist featuring songs hand-selected (with love) by the staff of Reactor. Full playlist can be found below!
Wishing you a very liminal Friday with these recommendations 💛 #Booksky
Years after the death of the human it was supposed to help, a digital assistant wakes and searches for a way to exist independently. Next week. "No Agency Without Identity! Stay in Character Always!" by James Patrick Kelly! Art by @wentingthings.bsky.social Edited by @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is The Winds of Gath by Edwin Charles Tubb! This edition is illustrated by Paul Alexander.